as in optometrist
a medical professional who studies and treats problems and diseases of the eye
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Recent Examples of ophthalmologist
For example, an endocrinologist (who manages thyroid health) may pull in an ophthalmologist (who treats eye conditions), or vice versa, to ensure the whole patient is assessed based on their individual needs.
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Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
6 May 2026
After consulting her ophthalmologist, who brushed off her symptoms, Inaba met with a rheumatologist who directed her to a Sjogren’s specialist.
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Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
After contacting her pediatrician, she was referred to an ophthalmologist, with an appointment scheduled for December.
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Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
Deemed safe for sensitive eyes, the formula has been ophthalmologist tested and certified for sensitive skin.
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Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
6 May 2026
After consulting her ophthalmologist, who brushed off her symptoms, Inaba met with a rheumatologist who directed her to a Sjogren’s specialist.
—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
After contacting her pediatrician, she was referred to an ophthalmologist, with an appointment scheduled for December.
—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
Deemed safe for sensitive eyes, the formula has been ophthalmologist tested and certified for sensitive skin.
—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ophthalmologist
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The optometrist is another story.
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The optometrist first gained recognition in 1969 for pioneering ultraviolet (UV) and blue-light–absorbing lens technology, which has helped reduce the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration worldwide.
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The complications are horrifying doctors.
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Companies are aggressively marketing home medical kits containing prescription antibiotics and other drugs for self-treatment, bypassing traditional doctor visits.
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During the physical exam, the physician will check the scrotum, the testicles, the epididymis and the spermatic cord.
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Sybil Marsh, a physician specializing in family medicine and addiction, told Time the cultural meaning of drinking has shifted too.
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Ifẹ̀, Nigeria-born to Wura, a pharmacist, and Bola, a neurologist, Adamolekun grew up watching his mom, Wura, run the Adonai Pharmacy on the University of Ifẹ̀ campus, where his dad worked.
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She was referred to a neurologist, but the earliest available appointment was still seven months away.
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Pan, a pediatrician, made national headlines during his time in Legislature for leading the state’s efforts to toughen school vaccine requirements.
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Was her fever high enough to call the pediatrician?
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In one particularly troubling case, Chicago-area Endeavor Health continued to allow obstetrician and gynecologist Fabio Ortega access to patients despite receiving complaints.
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While transcribing therapy sessions, Greta becomes obsessed with one of her insufferable boss's patients, a married female Swiss gynecologist.
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For more skin care tips, including how to find effective over-the-counter products and when to see a dermatologist, sign up for our one-week Skin Care Guide here.
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Still, the Gem is meant to be a behavior-guidance tool, not a replacement for a dermatologist or a guarantee against sun damage.
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Cara developed new symptoms over the course of the summer, including unexplained vomiting, and so her parents took her to see an internist in August.
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Vanessa Grubbs, a nephrologist and internist and founder of the nonprofit Black Doc Village, writes in a First Opinion column that the problem may lie with residency programs.
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“Ophthalmologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ophthalmologist. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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